The UK government has unveiled a £4m TechFirst Women’s Programme offering 300 tech placements, returnships for developers and a national girls’ coding competition to boost female participation in the sector.
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Anthropic sues US government after being labelled a ‘supply chain risk’ in AI dispute
AI company Anthropic has sued the US government after being labelled a “supply chain risk” following a dispute over military use of its technology and restrictions on autonomous weapons and surveillance.
More companies paying ransoms as AI-powered cyberattacks intensify
The number of companies paying ransomware demands rose sharply in 2025 as hackers used AI to launch more sophisticated cyberattacks, with payments averaging $296,000.
Government-funded mobile mast upgrades reach 50 milestone in Wales
Fifty government-funded 4G mast upgrades are now live across Wales under the Shared Rural Network programme, bringing improved mobile connectivity to rural communities, national parks and more than 3,400km of roads.
OpenAI delays ‘adult mode’ for ChatGPT to focus on higher priorities
OpenAI has postponed the launch of ChatGPT’s “adult mode” as it prioritises improving AI performance, personalisation and safety features amid intensifying competition in the artificial intelligence sector.
Kibu secures investment offer from Peter Jones and Jenna Meek after Dragons’ Den pitch
Kibu, the circular children’s headphones brand, secures an investment offer from Peter Jones and Jenna Meek on Dragons’ Den, spotlighting repairable tech for kids.
OpenAI to make London its largest research hub outside US
OpenAI will expand its London research centre to become its largest hub outside the US, intensifying competition with Google DeepMind for top AI talent.
ICO fines Reddit £14.47m over children’s data protection failures
The ICO has fined Reddit £14.47m for failing to lawfully process children’s data and for inadequate age assurance measures under UK data protection law.
Improved mobile coverage could unlock 49,000 new UK businesses, VodafoneThree says
VodafoneThree research suggests better mobile connectivity could create 49,000 new UK businesses and add £6.6bn annually to the economy within a decade.
£42,000 roaming bill nearly bankrupts family firm after TikTok use abroad
A Manchester business owner was hit with a £42,000 O2 roaming bill after his daughter used TikTok in Morocco, highlighting risks of uncapped data outside Europe.
Virgin Media O2 owners strike £2bn deal for Netomnia in fibre consolidation push
Liberty Global and Telefónica have agreed a £2bn deal to acquire Netomnia, expanding Virgin Media O2’s fibre reach to 20m UK premises and intensifying competition with Openreach.
Alphabet ramps up AI spending with up to $185bn capital plan
Alphabet plans to spend up to $185bn this year as it accelerates AI investment, reporting strong fourth-quarter results but facing investor scrutiny over soaring costs.
Fractile commits £100m UK expansion as it ramps up AI chip development
UK chip start-up Fractile is investing £100m to expand operations in London and Bristol, backing Britain’s push for sovereign AI hardware and more efficient inference chips.
Apple and Google agree UK app store changes after ‘effective duopoly’ ruling
Apple and Google have agreed to change how their app stores operate in the UK after the CMA ruled they held an effective duopoly, marking a major step in digital market regulation.
Andrew Bailey warns AI training is critical to future of UK jobs
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey says training workers in AI skills will be critical as artificial intelligence begins to disrupt jobs, vacancies and financial markets.
